Hour 2: Jim Harbaugh's Diving Board
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The podcast begins with a preview of the Thursday Night Football game between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets, highlighting the Patriots' recent success and offering a three-leg parlay bet for the game. The hosts then present a "Useless Sound Montage" featuring nonsensical comments from various football coaches and players, focusing on Jim Harbaugh's unique communication style and his tendency to use confusing metaphors and analogies. They dissect one of Harbaugh's analogies about trying to flip off a diving board, questioning its context and meaning. The hosts reveal the process behind creating the "Useless Sound Montage," explaining how they select the most interesting or nonsensical sound bites. They then promote the Game Time app, highlighting its features and offering listeners a discount code. The podcast continues with a humorous exchange about a teammate's recent marriage, followed by an interview with Andre Ward, a boxing hall of famer and Olympic gold medalist, discussing his transition to retirement and his current role as Chief Content Officer for ATS Fight. The hosts then discuss the growing popularity of "circus freak fights" featuring celebrities like the Paul brothers and Mike Tyson, debating the merits and concerns surrounding these events. They also discuss recent rumors about the Golden State Warriors' interest in trading for Jimmy Butler, analyzing the feasibility of such a deal and its potential impact on both teams. Finally, the hosts discuss the effectiveness of Instagram targeted ads, with one host sharing his experience of being targeted with an ad for a Randy Watts t-shirt.
Outlines
Thursday Night Football and Useless Sound Montage
The hosts discuss the upcoming Thursday Night Football game between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets, highlighting the Patriots' recent success and previewing a three-leg parlay bet for the game. They then present a "Useless Sound Montage" featuring nonsensical comments from various football coaches and players, focusing on Jim Harbaugh's unique communication style and his tendency to use confusing metaphors and analogies.
Analyzing Jim Harbaugh's Communication Style
The hosts dissect Jim Harbaugh's analogy about trying to flip off a diving board, questioning the context and meaning behind his statement. They also reveal the process behind creating the "Useless Sound Montage," explaining how they select the most interesting or nonsensical sound bites.
Game Time App Advertisement and Interview with Andre Ward
The hosts promote the Game Time app, highlighting its features and offering listeners a discount code. They then interview Andre Ward, a boxing hall of famer and Olympic gold medalist, discussing his transition to retirement and his current role as Chief Content Officer for ATS Fight.
The Rise of "Circus Freak Fights" and Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors
The hosts discuss the growing popularity of "circus freak fights" featuring celebrities like the Paul brothers and Mike Tyson, debating the merits and concerns surrounding these events. They also discuss recent rumors about the Golden State Warriors' interest in trading for Jimmy Butler, analyzing the feasibility of such a deal and its potential impact on both teams.
Instagram Targeted Ads and Randy Watts
The hosts discuss the effectiveness of Instagram targeted ads, with one host sharing his experience of being targeted with an ad for a Randy Watts t-shirt.
Keywords
Thursday Night Football
A weekly NFL game played on Thursday evenings, typically featuring a primetime matchup between two teams.
Parlay Bet
A type of sports bet where multiple wagers are combined into a single bet, with the payout increasing if all wagers are successful.
Useless Sound Montage
A collection of sound bites from various sources, often featuring nonsensical or humorous comments, typically used for entertainment purposes.
Jim Harbaugh
Head coach of the Michigan Wolverines football team, known for his passionate and sometimes unconventional coaching style.
Andre Ward
A retired professional boxer, considered one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters of all time, known for his technical skill and defensive prowess.
Circus Freak Fights
Boxing or combat sports events featuring celebrities or non-traditional fighters, often criticized for their lack of skill or legitimacy.
Jimmy Butler
A star player for the Miami Heat, known for his intensity, defensive prowess, and ability to lead a team to victory.
Instagram Targeted Ads
Advertisements that are specifically tailored to individual users based on their interests, demographics, and online behavior.
Q&A
What is the three-leg parlay bet for the Thursday Night Football game?
The parlay bet includes Breeze Halton over 60 rushing yards, Braille and Alan over 25 rushing yards, and the New York Jets minus six against the spread.
What is the main point of the "Useless Sound Montage"?
The montage highlights the most nonsensical or humorous comments made by football coaches and players, providing entertainment and insight into their personalities.
What is Jim Harbaugh's unique communication style?
Harbaugh often uses metaphors and analogies that are confusing or nonsensical, creating a unique and sometimes frustrating communication style.
What does Andre Ward miss most about boxing?
Ward misses the feeling of dishing out punishment, not taking it, and the mental challenge of staying focused and believing in himself.
What are the concerns surrounding "circus freak fights"?
Concerns include the potential for injury to older fighters like Mike Tyson, the perception that these fights detract from legitimate boxing, and the lack of skill or legitimacy in some of the participants.
Why do the hosts believe the Jimmy Butler trade rumors are not timely?
They believe the conversation between the Warriors and Heat likely happened months ago and is not an active discussion at this point.
How effective are Instagram targeted ads?
The hosts agree that Instagram targeted ads are highly effective, as evidenced by one host's experience of being targeted with an ad for a Randy Watts t-shirt.
Show Notes
We kick things off with Thursday Thunder AND get to this week's Useless Sound Montage. We also found Jon Lieber...but he's at a sales training conference in Fort Lauderdale. Then, Boxing Hall of Famer Andre Ward has joined All the Smoke, and he joins us to discuss his transition out of boxing and into having a regular life, the difficulty of being excellent, his relationship with Floyd Mayweather, and Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. Plus, what does Amin think of the report that the Golden State Warriors were sniffing around Jimmy Butler?
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